Math 220 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I – Spring 2016
Lecturer (9:30-10:20) and Coordinator: Craig Spencer, Cardwell 023, cvs@ksu.edu
Lecturer (1:30-2:20): Tanya Firsova, Cardwell 201B, tanyaf@ksu.edu
Textbook: APEX Calculus: K-State Edition
APEX Calculus is a free and open textbook. Craig Spencer is editing the textbook this semester to match
K-State’s Math 220 course, and students can download the chapters in pdf form as they become ready from
our Canvas page. If errors are found in the textbook, please email cvs@ksu.edu.
Calculator: Calculators will not be allowed on exams, but it is recommended that you have a graphing
calculator to use on the homework.
Prerequisites: The prerequisites for this class are College Algebra (Math 100) and Plane Trigonometry
(Math 150).
Web Site: http://www.math.ksu.edu/math220/spring-2016/
This site will contain information relevant to our class, and material such as lecture notes, old exams, grades,
and announcements will be posted on K-State Canvas. In the event of a school closure, revised information
and an updated syllabus will be posted on both the web site and K-State Canvas as soon as possible.
Math Tutoring Resources: See http://www.math.ksu.edu/courses/help/
In addition to asking your recitation instructor questions during his or her office hours or by sending them
email, help sessions are held most days in Cardwell Hall 041. Several instructors will be present to help you,
and a schedule can be found at the above web address. The page also includes links to information about
the Scholars Assisting Scholars (SAS) tutoring sessions in 1112 Engineering Hall and tutoring help available
through the Academic Assistance Center. Lists of individual paid tutors for Calculus I are available from
the Mathematics Department (Cardwell 138).
Class Format: This course is organized along the lecture-recitation method. Each week you are expected
to attend two lectures (Monday and Wednesday) and two recitation classes (Tuesday and Thursday). The
sections to be covered in each lecture, along with the corresponding exercise sets, are indicated on the attached schedule. You should read through the appropriate sections in the book before each lecture and,
after each lecture, reread the material and do as many of the assigned exercises as you can before the next
recitation class. Try to get the remaining exercises worked in your recitation class, but one way or another,
you should eventually have all of the assigned exercises solved. Attending all classes, thoroughly reading the
book, and doing lots of problems (even more than the homework assignments if you have time) will be the
best way to do well on the exams. Since the class is cumulative, try not to fall behind, and seek help if you
do not understand something.
Grading Policy: Your grade for this course will be determined by the
Exam 1
15%
Recitation Grade
Exam 2
15%
Hand-In Homework
Exam 3
15%
Online Homework
Final Exam 25%
following:
5%
15%
10%
The overall grade thresholds for the course will not be set any higher than 90% for an A, 80% for a B, 70%
for a C, and 60% for a D. However, depending on the difficulty of the exams compared to prior semesters,
these thresholds may potentially be lowered.
Exams: There will be no calculators, books, or formula sheets allowed on the exams. If you miss or expect
to miss a midterm examination for a legitimate reason (for example, a serious illness or representing K-State
at a competition), then notify your recitation instructor as early as possible. Note that booking personal
travel without looking at the exam dates first is not considered a valid excuse. If your instructor excuses
your absence from an hour exam, then your score on that exam will be a statistical average of your other
exam scores. If your instructor does not excuse your absence from an hour exam, then your score on that
exam will be zero. There will be no make-up exams. If you miss more than one midterm exam or the final
exam, for verifiable personal emergencies, then it is possible to receive the grade of Incomplete for the course.
It is your responsibility to work out the details with your instructor before final grades are established.
Exam 1:
Exam 2:
Exam 3:
Final Exam:
February 4 (Thursday)
March 3 (Thursday)
April 7 (Thursday)
May 11 (Wednesday)
7:05-8:20
7:05-8:20
7:05-8:20
6:20-8:10
PM
PM
PM
PM
Hand-In Homework: Each recitation has its own homework box near Cardwell 120. Write your name
and your instructor’s name at the top of the front page and staple your homework. Late homework will not
be accepted, but each student’s lowest two hand-in homework scores will be dropped.
Online Homework: https://ftcourses.webwork.maa.org/webwork2/ft-ksu-math220/
Various online homework assignments will be assigned throughout the semester. Your username is your
eid, and the first time you login, your password is also your eid. You should change your password the first time you login by clicking on “User Settings”. You may submit answers as many times as
you want before the due date. Late homework will not be accepted, but each student’s lowest two online
homework scores will be dropped. If you have issues with the WebWork online homework system, please
contact cvs@ksu.edu (for system errors) or your recitation instructor (for math help).
Recitation Grades This score will be determined by your recitation instructor. He or she will describe
how they will determine this grade during the first recitation.
Useful Drop Dates: February 8 - last day with a 100% refund, February 15 - last day with a 50% refund,
February 23 - last day to drop without a W being recorded, March 28 - last day to drop with a W being
recorded
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other course work undertaken by students. The Honor Pledge is implied, whether or not it is stated: “On
my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.” A grade
of XF can result from a breach of academic honesty. The F indicates failure in the course; the X indicates
the reason is an Honor Pledge violation.
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the learning environment may be asked to leave the class.